If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above.
Want to be a registered member? See the FAQ for instructions.
To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Be sure to read the Terms of Service before using VFTT.org.

Forgotten Password?

If you have forgotten your password, please click here to send an e-mail requesting your password be reset. Please include your screen name. If your current e-mail address is not the one registered with vftt, you should include the registered one in the body of your password request. You must supply one verifiable piece of information - e-mail address or birthday - in addition to the username - for security reasons.

Hiking and Safety Tips for New Hikers

Views From The Top recommends that all hikers read and familiarize themselves with the hikeSafe web site before venturing into the back country. Remember that in NH, Fish and Game can and will charge you for some or all expense(s) incurred if you need to be rescued.

garfield 4/15/12

date: 4/15/12

trails: gale river road, garfield trail, garfield ridge trail

conditions: gale river road is clear and dry. the lower couple miles of garfield trail dry as well. stretches of snow and ice begin in the lower switchbacks interspersed with sections of clear trail. snow becomes more continuous higher up with some flow ice in spots until becoming full snow coverage in the upper mile or so. snow was a mix of old monorail with new snow on top. still quite deep up on the ridge to the summit ledges with only one little spot of ice at the bottom of the steeps. water crossings were standard rock hops.

equipment: i barebooted until ice and snow became continuous then used microspikes. put on snowshoes for the upper mile or so which was nice in the deeper soft snow.

comments: nice day on garfield. warm on the summit and i was able to have a good sit on top to enjoy the views. was happy to get down in time to catch some of the after party for charlie and nancys grid finish on pierce. big congratulations to them. great day to be out.